The newsroom includes access to Council Connect, our twice-monthly newsletter on Hospital Council’s work. Key articles and issues of interest, along with the President’s Message, are included below.
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San Francisco Eyes Potential Expansion of Behavioral Health Beds
Who UCSF Health San Francisco Department of Public Health What The San Francisco Board of Supervisors is set to approve a resolution authorizing the San Francisco Department of Public Health to submit applications for grant funds to the state’s Department of Health Care Services under the Behavioral Health Continuum Infrastructure Program Round 1: Launch Ready. […]
Sacramento Hospitals Reduce APOT, Push for Further Reduction
Who Sacramento area hospitals, fire departments, and private emergency medical services providers Sacramento County Emergency Medical Services Agency (SCEMSA) What Hospitals have worked diligently, innovatively, and collaboratively to improve ambulance patient offload times (APOT) in 2024. With a state-highest collective APOT of 73 minutes in December 2023, area hospitals achieved a remarkable 29 minutes in […]
Northern Sierra Maintains Focus on Ambulance Access
Who Northern Sierra section hospitals and health care providers Nor-Cal Emergency Medical Services Agency (Nor-Cal EMS) Partnership HealthPlan of California What Nor-CAL Rural Ambulance Coalition meetings to explore opportunities to retain (and in some cases restore) ambulance services to rural northern Sierra communities continue. At these meetings, the energy is positive and coalition stakeholders — […]
Adapting to Change
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As we head into a new year, we want to take a moment to reflect on everything our hospital members have accomplished this past year. 2024 has shown us the importance of adapting to change, and one major unplanned challenge was an unprecedented fire season in the Hospital Council service area: Wildfires saw a nearly 240% increase from last year to this year (308,761 to 1,049,398 acres), according to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE).
Complementary Tool Allows Hospitals to Self-Assess PSSM Compliance
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently unveiled a new Patient Safety Structural Measure (PSSM), asking hospitals to attest to the use of 25 practices that support a culture of safety. Mandatory reporting starts with calendar year 2025, and a new, complementary tool can help hospitals with compliance.
Corporate Associate Member | Mood Health Welcomed
Hospital Council welcomes Mood Health as a Corporate Associate Member, supporting member hospitals in extending their portfolio of offerings to patients in need of psychiatric services.
Seismic Rebuild Approved in San Jose
Who Good Samaritan Hospital San Jose City Council What On Nov. 19, Good Samaritan Hospital of San Jose, which is part of the HCA Healthcare system, went before the San Jose City Council seeking approval for its renewal and rebuild project to meet the 2030 seismic guidelines. In late October, the San Jose Planning Commission […]
CEOs and Other Hospital Leaders in Redwood Coast Meet
Who Redwood Coast section CEOs and hospital leaders Humboldt County behavioral health leadership What On Nov. 6, the Redwood Coast section convened to discuss several key topics: CHA’s 2024 Policy Summary: An overview of the California Hospital Association’s (CHA) policy initiatives for the upcoming year Hospitals’ Challenges and Goals for 2025: A discussion on the […]
Hospital Leaders Meet with CDPH Fresno Office
Who Member hospitals in Fresno, Madera, Kings, Merced, and Stanislaus counties California Department of Public Health (CDPH) — Fresno office leadership What On Oct. 22, RVPs David Bacci and Brian Jensen co-hosted a CDPH meeting for all hospitals covered by CDPH’s Fresno office. In addition to representatives from the local CDPH office, the CDPH […]
A Time for Gratitude
Tomorrow is Thanksgiving, a holiday that serves as a reminder to express gratitude and spend time with loved ones. On behalf of our Hospital Council team, we want to take this time to honor our hospitals and all health care workers for their hard work and dedication. Their deep commitment to serving those in need is truly inspiring, and it echoes our mission of ensuring access to health care for all Californians.
